Infinity

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Three types of infinities

Besides the mathematical infinity and the physical infinity, there could also be a philosophical infinity. There are scientists who hold that all three really exist and there are scientists who hold that none of the three exist. And in between there are the various possibilities. Rudy Rucker, in his book 'Infinity and the Mind -- the science and philosophy of the mind' (1982), has worked out a model list of representatives of each of the eight possible standpoints. The footnote on p.335 of his book suggests the consideration of the following names: Abraham Robinson, Plato, Thomas Aquinas, L.E.J. Brouwer, David Hilbert, Bertrand Russell, Kurt Godel and Georg Cantor.

Related Topics:
Rudy Rucker - Abraham Robinson - Plato - Thomas Aquinas - L.E.J. Brouwer - David Hilbert - Bertrand Russell - Kurt Godel - Georg Cantor

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